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CIQ Empowers Researchers to Innovate Faster with Fuzzball

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HPC architecture has been the same for the past 30 years; that all changes with Fuzzball. It frees individual researchers from infrastructure provisioning and management challenges, allowing them to focus on running their research jobs with the tools they already know.

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individual researchers focused on performing critical work in science and innovation can now converge on world-changing discoveries faster, owing to capabilities released today by CIQ in the Fuzzball computing and data management platform for performance intensive computing (PIC). CIQ, the company leading the next generation of software infrastructure, is shipping new capabilities in Fuzzball, giving individual researchers tools to access PIC resources faster and without having to learn and manage the arcane world of infrastructure provisioning and management.

We heard from customers and the community that researchers are burdened with becoming Linux and infrastructure experts in order to do their research and this is affecting their productivity and ability to meet their demands of innovation… that all changes with Fuzzball.

Fuzzball is research ready, with pre-built workflow templates that allow researchers to work with the tools they already depend upon. Examples include PyTorch, Stable Diffusion and Tensorflow for AI; OpenRadioss and GROMACS for simulation and modeling; RStudio Server and Jupyter Notebooks for programming; and MATLAB for broad scientific use cases.

Legacy high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure doesn’t stand up to today’s demands for PIC. The expansion of artificial intelligence and PIC into the enterprise has exacerbated the issue. End users (engineers, scientists, researchers, analysts, etc.) are running diverse and increasingly large and complex workloads that demand exponentially more computing power; modern, specialized hardware; and more optimized user interfaces. Today’s researchers are also running applications that benefit from containerization and rely on application interfaces that legacy systems were not designed to accommodate. Modern researchers also need PIC that performs well and securely across geographical distances, with easy portability and reproducibility.

In short, legacy HPC infrastructure does meet modern technical and business expectations and requirements for hardware, software and geographical workload distribution. Also, it lacks many of the critical advantages of cloud computing and automation and requires computer science expertise to use and manage. It can even require specialized knowledge to perform minimal functions like logging in. In contrast, Fuzzball is a modern, PIC platform that helps researchers maximize speed to innovation, no computer science degree required.

*Fuzzball opens up a new world of compute power and speed to innovation*

With Fuzzball, scientists and innovators no longer need specialized knowledge of computer systems to run their workloads. Fuzzball’s graphical user interface (GUI) abstracts away the complexity of workflow design and execution, helping researchers and engineers in a variety of fields and industries to rapidly deploy a workload without computer science expertise.

Fuzzball also eliminates the time innovators spend defining their research workloads, offering example workflows to help users get started. In addition, Fuzzball’s standardized, human-readable workload file format enables users to copy and paste workload files from one Fuzzball cluster to another without any rework.

“Over the two past years, CIQ has been working with customers in a limited preview of Fuzzball across enterprise and public sectors,” said Gregory Kurtzer, CEO of CIQ. “We heard from customers and the community that researchers are burdened with becoming Linux and infrastructure experts in order to do their research and this is affecting their productivity and ability to meet their demands of innovation. While organizations cumulatively have spent many billions of dollars for their computing resources, these systems are based on a legacy architecture and no longer meet the demands of today’s advanced use-cases. HPC architecture has been the same for the past 30 years; that all changes with Fuzzball.”

*Under the Hood: Fuzzball’s unique container-first approach to orchestrating systems, data and applications*

Traditional container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes assume that containerized processes are expected to run forever. This is great when building cloud-native web apps with microservice architecture, but the design falls over when you attempt to orchestrate jobs that have logical conclusions and depend on one another in unique ways.

In contrast, Fuzzball allows customers to build computing-focused workflows consisting of jobs pipelined together, all operating within their respective containerized environments. Job pipelines are constructed as acyclic graphs, and as a result pipelines can be linear, parallel or any combination of the two. Jobs themselves can also be serial, multi-system parallel (MPI, GasNet, etc.) or arrays. Customers describe the containers, resources and requirements that each job needs as well as the relationship between jobs. Jobs are submitted and monitored by the click of a button.

Another unique aspect of Fuzzball’s architecture is its approach to data management. Rather than depend on manual data movement, lifecycle and staging, Fuzzball automates data management while maintaining security policies and auditability. Fuzzball will ingress the required data for a given workflow into a file-based volume, and after the job completes, the resulting identified data can be egressed back into external file or object-based storage.

Fuzzball abstracts the infrastructure and automates the process of running complex workflows which drives efficiency of innovation, development and individuals while removing infrastructure-specific dependencies enabling greater levels of portability, cost effectiveness and collaboration.

*Availability*
Fuzzball is available today in on-premises deployments for researchers, engineers, scientists and innovators who want a modern PIC platform to speed the path to discovery and innovation.

*** To learn more about Fuzzball, read the blog.***
*** To schedule a demo of Fuzzball, sign up here. ***

About CIQ
CIQ builds secure, reliable and performant software infrastructure solutions at scale, with dedicated world-class services for a range of performance intensive computing and enterprise technologies. From the base operating system, through containers, orchestration, provisioning, high-end computing and cloud applications, CIQ works with every part of the technology stack enabling organizations to focus on their core competencies, driving business-transforming innovation. CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux and the creator of the next generation federated computing stack. For more information, please visit ciq.com.

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Cristin Connelly, CIQ, 4049316752, cristin@cathey.co, www.ciq.com

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PURE POWER FOR ALL–VAPORESSO’s Global Movement to Drive Clean Energy Solutions and Sustainable Living

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On December 2nd, VAPORESSO proudly launched its PURE POWER FOR ALL global ECO-Empowerment initiative—a powerful testament to its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and promoting sustainable lifestyles worldwide. Anchored by the revolutionary ECO NANO SOLAR and the forward-thinking PURE POWER ACTION movement, this initiative seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technological innovation with impactful social action. Together, these efforts mark a pivotal step in the global transition toward clean energy and a more sustainable future.

ECO NANO SOLAR—Revolutionizing Sustainable Vaping in the Industry

At the heart of this initiative lies the industry’s first solar-powered open-system vape—ECO NANO SOLAR. Crafted from 70% eco-conscious materials, this innovative device features a modular structure with interchangeable components, extending product life while promoting resource efficiency and long-term sustainability.

This pioneering ECO innovation combines degradable photovoltaic technology with a recyclable modular design. Its solar panel achieves remarkable light-to-electricity efficiency and is over 80% biodegradable, advancing clean energy adoption while significantly reducing environmental impact. With the ECO NANO SOLAR, VAPORESSO sets a new standard for sustainability in the vaping industry, inspiring a broader shift toward eco-conscious practices and paving the way for a greener future in vaping and beyond.

PURE POWER ACTION: Bridging Online Engagement with Real-World Impact

The PURE POWER ACTION movement, as a key part of the PURE POWER FOR ALL initiative, engages participants worldwide through a series of interactive online activities designed to build momentum for clean energy advocacy. From simple actions like clicking to show support to vibrant community discussions on sustainable living, each activity amplifies the reach of this global movement. Together, these efforts inspire eco-friendly habits, encourage the exchange of ideas, and foster collective commitment through initiatives like the Pure Living Proposal. By empowering individuals to take small, meaningful steps, the movement unites participants in creating a ripple effect of change that transcends geographic boundaries, all while boosting the Pure Power Level—a key measure of progress.

As the Pure Power Level reaches new milestones, the initiative transitions from online engagement to tangible offline impact. Clean energy solutions, including solar-powered innovations, are introduced into vape stores worldwide, offering users hands-on opportunities to experience the convenience and benefits of renewable power sources. These offline activities, supported by the collective efforts of participants, not only bring sustainability to the forefront of the vaping industry but also demonstrate how individual contributions can culminate in meaningful, real-world changes. Through this seamless integration of online and offline efforts, VAPORESSO underscores the importance of unified action in driving the global transition toward a brighter tomorrow.

A Greener Tomorrow Begins Today

With PURE POWER FOR ALL, VAPORESSO demonstrates how ECO innovation and forward-thinking movement can lead to meaningful global impact. The groundbreaking ECO NANO SOLAR stands as a powerful benchmark for ECO innovation, inspiring the adoption of cleaner, more responsible practices in the vaping industry. At the same time, the PURE POWER ACTION initiative fosters a ripple effect of positive change, uniting individuals and communities in a shared mission to embrace sustainable living and advance clean energy solutions. Together, through collective effort and shared commitment, VAPORESSO is not only shaping the future of the vaping industry but also contributing to a healthier, more sustainable world.

For more details about the PURE POWER FOR ALL movement and ECO NANO SOLAR, please visit: https://www.vaporesso.com/activity/pure_power_for_all. Together, we create a brighter, cleaner future for all.

About VAPORESSO

VAPORESSO was founded on the belief that each action is an endeavor to achieve excellence. Our unwavering commitment to surpassing the ordinary has propelled us to become the leading vaping brand globally. We embody a vision where our technology and values merge, crafting a better, cleaner, and more enjoyable life for all.

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SWAG, Asia’s Largest Adult Content Platform, Releases 2024 Annual Report

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Revealing the Top 15 Searched Keywords in Asia

TAIPEI, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SWAG, Taiwan’s largest adult livestreaming platform, often known as the “Pornhub of Asia,” has released the 2024 SWAG Recap today. The report dives into the world of trending adult content, the year’s top searched keywords, and even the income of creators, sparing no details. According to the data, the top searched keyword on SWAG in 2024 was “Vietnam.” Meanwhile, two Taiwanese creators—former Army Chief Counselor “Neinei” and former Sea Dragon Frogman 177—landed in the 3rd and 6th positions as the most searched keywords thanks to their enormous social media buzz. The hashtag with the most clicks went to “Big Boobs.”

In this year’s top searched keyword ranking, “Vietnam” and Vietnamese creator Rosa (@rosababyvip) dominated the top two spots with overwhelming search volume, highlighting the loyalty of Vietnamese enjoyers of SWAG. Meanwhile, keywords like “Ex-Army Chief Counselor Neinei” and “Sea Dragon Frogman 177” maintained high visibility throughout the year, landing them in 3rd and 6th places, respectively.

Analyzing average daily login time by users from different countries, SWAG users spent 15 minutes and 56 seconds per session on average globally, 49 seconds longer than last year. Taiwan emerged as the undisputed champion with an average daily login time of 16 minutes and 21 seconds, the only country above the platform average. On the flip side, Japanese users clocked in at just 11 minutes and 25 seconds, becoming the quickest to reach post-nut clarity. Notably, Vietnamese users soared from last year’s last place to the 4th longest with their online duration time, surpassing users from Singapore and the U.S.

Among SWAG’s nearly 200 hashtags, “Big Boobs” reclaimed its crown from last year’s champion, “Schoolgirl,” becoming the most searched hashtag of the year. “Schoolgirl” fell to 4th, edged out by “Gangbang.” Surprisingly, the long-beloved tag “Creampie” dropped to its record-low position, only ranking 9th.

SWAG noted that nearly 5,000 new creators joined this year, with 40% hailing from Vietnam, making it the country with the most new creators, followed by Taiwan. Among the talents, luna (@rouav) and Jolly (@jollyntr) were crowned as the most popular creator and best newcomer respectively! After a brief hiatus, Luna made a strong comeback by captivating fans with her “natural melons,” “S-line waist,” “perky booties,” and “flawless legs.” Her popularity skyrocketed by 891 spots, earning her the title of SWAG’s Most Popular Creator 2024. The best newcomer, Jolly, who only joined SWAG less than a year ago, gained immense popularity for her housewife aesthetic and NTR-themed content. Fans of the married lady buzzed over her livestreams and videos, where her husband reportedly has been watching helplessly behind the camera, further fueling her meteoric rise.

In other creator data, SWAG’s “Fan Following Clock” is ticking faster than ever! On average, a creator gains a new follower every 5.7 seconds on the platform. Additionally, 8.8% of new creators earn USD 30,000 in less than four months, with Betty (@bettyqueen) achieving this milestone in just three weeks, making her the fastest-earning newcomer of 2024.

Does SWAG make creators rich? The numbers prove everything. This year,  Shirley (@shirleybebe) posted a story, which was unlocked by over 3,000 users within 48 hours, earning her approximately $1,500 instantly as the post became the most profitable story of 2024. Best Newcomer Jolly also delivered impressive results. After debuting in May, one of her long videos attracted over 2,000 viewers, earning her $17,000 just from that one single upload.

When it comes to SWAG’s most lucrative money-making features, livestreaming and private messaging definitely top the list. For example, when Grape (@stellajs) hosted her birthday livestream this year, she generated USD 37,000 in just three hours. Meanwhile, Nini Baby (@ninibaby), well-known for her private chats, sent 380,000 text messages to users this year, receiving 85,000 replies and countless chat gifts. Her private messaging income alone earned a staggering USD 490,000 in revenue, a 17% increase from last year, securing her throne as SWAG’s Queen of private chat.

《2024 SWAG Recap》: https://swag.live/blog/en/swag_2024_recap/

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Higer New V Series, Leading Bus New Trend

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SUZHOU, China, Dec. 24, 2024 /CNW/ — In November 2024, Higer New V Series buses officially launched in the Philippines, this batch of electric buses was the first batch of new energy buses introduced by the Philippines and put into commercial operation. And it has aroused extensive attentions and heated discussions from the Philippines local government, media and people.

Higer New V Series products were launched globally in March 2024, and then made a stunning debut at the Higer Global Partners Conference. The New V-series products with a new shape and a new platform are committed to creating new classic models with high quality, high safety and high intelligence.

In 3 years, more than 1000 people participated in the process of R&D, a one-time investment of more than 100 million yuan was made in the R&D and manufacturing of key components, equipment, tooling, molds, inspection tools, verification of components and vehicle, achieving comprehensive innovation, realizing a significant improvement in product quality and reliability, maintenance convenience and customer experience. Measuring from 8 to 13 meters in length, they can be powered by fossil fuels, electricity, hydrogen, etc. and are readily adaptable for the tourist transportation market, urban public transportation market, etc. The luggage compartment volume is 21.6% greater than similar products, the seating space is 50mm larger, and the middle aisle is 30mm wider. The overall component universality rate was greatly improved by the platform, modular, and universal design concept, and the number of component types decreased by 58%.

It is worth mentioning that Higer is committed to creating a technological experience, redefining the domain-centralized electronic and electrical architecture, and Higer launched the industry’s first mass-produced intelligent cabin. It will help the driver concentrate on driving. The new model provides a mobile phone control interface, drivers and tour guides can control lighting, multimedia, air conditioning, etc. through app. In addition, the intelligent cabin can be customized according to the operational needs of the transport company, realizing intelligent dispatching, intelligent charging, intelligent maintenance, AI interaction, and human-computer interaction.

So far, Higer new V series coaches have already received orders from more than 20 countries like Italy, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and etc., showing a fast rising popularity in the international market.

Higer new V series are committed to providing customers with new “classic models” with better quality, higher efficiency, achieving sustainable development and exploring more possibilities.

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